Ancient Egypt

Ancient

Egypt!

What continent is Egypt located in?

Where is Egypt located in Africa?

Where is the Nile River?

Nile River facts!

• The Nile river is the largest river. If it was to fit in the United States it would be from Atlanta Georgia to San Francisco California and back.

• The Nile river was used in many ways by the Egyptians.

  • They used it for farming because of its nutrient rich soil

  • Ancient Egyptians used the river as a way to transport goods for trading with other civilizations

  • It provided a great source for water and food for the people as well as the animals.

Open Ended

Name two ways the Egyptians used the Nile River

Pyramids

• Why were the pyramids created?

• Who built the pyramids?

• Who was allowed in the pyramids?

Ancient Egypt Government?

• Who was at the top of the Ancient Egyptian government?

• The majority of the Egyptian population was made of what economic status?

Pyramids

1. The Pyramids of Giza were built more than 1,200 years before the rule of King Tut

2. The Great Pyramid of Giza is 481 feet tall

3. The Pyramids were built by the Egyptian people themselves

4. The Great Pyramid used to have an invisible door

5. The chambers of the pyramids are empty

Pyramids

1. The Pyramids of Giza were built more than 1,200 years before the rule of King Tut

   1. The Great Pyramid of Giza is a UNESCO-listed World Heritage site, the oldest and last remaining of the original Seven Wonders of the World. Additionally, this pyramid is the oldest and largest of all nine pyramids found at the Giza Necropolis, and is the final resting place of King Khufu. The Pyramid was completed in 2560 BC and took around 20 years to build!

Ancient Egypt Government?

• The slaves followed and obeyed every command the Pharaoh had asked without hesitation

• The scribes, merchants, and artisans were the next richest people

• The Pharaohs lived in palaces and ruled over everyone.

• Mummification is the process that takes place when the Pharaoh passes away.

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​Mummification!

1. Announcement of Death.

2. Embalming the body.

3. Removal of the brain.

4. Internal organs removed.

5. Canopic Jars.

6. Drying out the body.

7. Wrapping the body.

8. Final Procession.

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​Steps of Mummification!

https://youtu.be/YgVlXOyU10I?list=PLQlnTldJs0ZQjnw9HPXpeCF7m5afjcWPd

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​Steps of Mummification!

The ancient Egyptians worshipped over 2,000 gods and goddesses, with each god playing an important role in everyday life. This is known as a polytheistic religion.

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​Ancient Egyptian God

• Amun - God of the Air

• Set - God of the Desert and Chaos

• Thoth - God of Knowledge

• Ptah - God of Craftsmen

​Ancient Egyptian God

• ​Ra - God of the Sun

• Anubis - God of the Dead

• Horus - God of the Sky

• Isis - Goddess of Good Fortune and Protector of the Dead

• Nut and Geb - God and Goddess of the Sky and Earth

Large cats such as cheetahs and lions were kept as exotic pets and were emblems of royalty. Other animals that were feared by ancient Egyptians, such as crocodiles and hippopotami, were revered and worshipped in order to protect them from their wrath.

​Ancient sacred animal